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Where does hedonism end and endurance begin? That was the question that rose to the surface of the excitingly murky

Have you ever made a small social snafu, only to become obsessed with how bad it made you look? Maybe

“Please smoke responsibly.” When was the last time you saw an advertisement requesting that? Most likely never. The vast majority

Most people who have struggled with alcohol abuse can name their poison — maybe beer, or wine, or a cool

Chapter 4: FIORINAL 2008 It was hard to determine what Kevin knew about my increasing binging. He was starting to

The traditional approach to substance abuse treatment is simple: walk into a 12-step meeting, and accept that you are powerless.

Consider your family tree. Can you see places where it is bent or broken? Perhaps you can see where the

The tumultuous events of the last year – political unrest, the coronavirus, and even the 20th anniversary of the terrorist

“When I walked in there my eyes went straight to that table in the corner where they were sitting. I

For individuals struggling with opiate dependence, detox and, subsequently, withdrawal symptoms can be the first step in gaining freedom. Successful

Almost everyone is familiar with the sensation of sunburn. After a day of splashing and fun at the beach, you’re

I am writing in the dark, by hand, hoping my words make sense tomorrow morning. The light of the screen

After a man in my small Vermont town who had a heroin addiction committed suicide, I began asking questions about

In early September 2021, a CIA agent was evacuated from Serbia in the latest case of what the world now

The officer standing in the doorway raised his arm when I stepped forward, blocking my entrance to my son’s apartment.

Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard fare in the American diet, from upscale restaurants to fast-food chains. And many